In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, ACL is pleased to have one of our grantees, the Jewish Federation of North America, as our guest blogger on this occasion.
January 27, 2018 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. While we remember those who were lost…

Robert Masse and his caregiver Carolyn Davis meet Acting HHS Secretary Eric Hargan outside Masse's house in Mechanicsville, VARobert Masse’s service with the U.S. Army in Vietnam earned him a bronze star. After the war, he went on to become a senior non-commissioned officer and drill instructor,…

November 13, 2017 | Greg Link, Director of the Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services

Stop for a minute and think about what it means to be a family caregiver. What comes to mind? Is it calling to check on a friend or loved one several times a week? Driving mom or dad to doctors’ appointments? Negotiating with a school about the individual education plan for a child with a…

On Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served in the military. It is a time to appreciate our veterans and all they have done to protect our country and make this world a better place.
As a veteran, this day is particularly meaningful to me. I am proud to have served in the U.S. Army, and…

November 7, 2017 | Cynthia LaCounte, Director for the Office of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs

During Native American Heritage Month each November, we celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and important contributions of our nation’s first people. We recommit to honoring the nation’s responsibilities to American Indians and Alaska Natives. At ACL, this means working with tribes to…

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share the story of a worker with a disability who is making his voice heard as a self-advocate.
Steven is a Washington, D.C. native who grew up with intellectual and learning disabilities, as well as mental health…

October 31, 2017 | Annette Shea, Administration for Community Living Program Specialist

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) offers an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities and promote policies and practices that support disability employment. As part of our Profiles in Integrated Employment Blog Series…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and all month we've been celebrating the many contributions of workers with disabilities and highlighting some of our work to remove the barriers that often prevent people with disabilities from working.
At ACL, we have a vibrant…

According to the National Core Indicators (2015-2016), people with disabilities want to work, and both state and federal policy emphasize work as a priority for public supports. However, only 14% of individuals served by state intellectual and developmental disability agencies work in individual…

Last week, HHS presented its National Disability Employment Awareness Month Observance. I was enthusiastic about the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities Melissa Ortiz and Michael Murray from the Office of Personnel Management. My…